Loon Cove Summer

Looking for that perfect read for kids ages 9-13? Loon Cove Summer explores grief, courage, and conservation in a powerful lakeside adventure.Adventure Story for Kids 9-13 and Teens. Friendship, environmental causes, family, Appalachian Trail, lakes, camping, nature, adventure, coming-of-age, bird conservation, grief and loss. Great for STEM Teachers, Librarians, Summer Reading, and Classrooms.Perfect for fans of:- Nature, survival stories, great outdoors, STEM adventure, and environmental causes.- Books for kids 9 - 13, tweens, and early teen readers.- Readers of Erin Entrada Kelly, R.J. Palacio, Sharon Draper, Paul Greci, and Joan Bauer.This summer, 13-year-old Sarah Richardson is determined to get her life unstuck.Her goals? Swim in the lake again. Protect the loons. Stop aching for her mom. Volunteering at a wild bird rescue center is a bright spot - especially when she meets Theo, a boy who shares her passion for nature and conservation.However, life at her family’s Maine campground is shifting. A potential move threatens her home. Her dad might be dating Theo’s aunt, a wildlife researcher. Grief over her mother’s death resurfaces in painful new ways. To reclaim her voice, Sarah finds bold inspiration in her late mom’s Appalachian Trail journal - and sets out on a solo wilderness trek.As Sarah’s world unravels, her daring journey becomes more than just an adventure - it’s a test of courage, heart, and what it really means to find your place in the wild and in the world.Snapshot:- A poignant story steeped in friendship and family alongside hilarity and grief.- For readers searching for meaning and adventure in their own world of firsts.- A multi-generational cast of witty, quirky characters full of sweet encounters.- Richly drawn lakeside, camp setting with a wildlife conservation theme.Praise for Loon Cove Summer:“An original and fun read from start to finish … inherently compelling and skillfully crafted. With its unexpected plot twists and deftly crafted characters, unreservedly recommended.” – Midwest Book Review“A warm-hearted novel … balances profound loss with humor and hope.”– Kate Allen, author of The Line Tender“A page-turning read set in the wilds of Maine.”– Paul Greci, author of Surviving Bear Island"As sparkling, refreshing, and mysterious as a Maine lake in summertime.”– Cathy Carr, author of 365 Days to Alaska“The cast of unforgettable characters and tender relationships stays with you.”– Jessica Rinker, author of The Dare Sisters Read more